Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Managing Arts Organisations

• Unit Code

  ADM1415

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit provides coverage of the understanding, attitudes and skills required to effectively manage various types of arts organisations and a constantly changing work environment. The major managerial functions of planning, leading, organizing and controlling are investigated and applied to arts organisations with the aim of identifying appropriate systems that support creative output and ensure organisational sustainability. Students will apply and develop team management skills through a campus practicum.

Prerequisite Rule

For COURSE_CODE NOT IN Y20 Do Permission required Otherwise true

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ADM2201, ADM2415

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe the main features of the management functions by analysing specific organisations.
2. Devise appropriate managerial actions contingent on the specific organisational situation.
3. Express written and verbal ideas and concepts clearly and confidently.
4. Identify and report on techniques from general management practice that can be effectively applied to an arts organisation.
5. Use concepts covered to determine managerial approaches that support creativity.

Unit Content

1. Appropriate arts company structures including governance issues and the role of boards.
2. Arts company managerial requirements.
3. Campus practicum skill training.
4. Development of language skills in the role of management.
5. Management approaches that support creativity.
6. Management functions and current management practices.
7. Specific concepts and techniques within functions that enhance effective arts company management.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars and Front of House management of WAAPA productions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Byrnes, W. J. (2015). Management and the arts (5th ed.). New York and London: Focal Press.
• Varbanova, L. (2012). Strategic management in the arts. London, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis.
• Robbins, S.P.,Bergman, R.,Stagg, I., & Coulter, M. (2014). Management. (7th ed.). Frenchs Forrest, Australia: Prentice Hall. Note: Update reference
• Pick, J. (1996). Arts administration. (2nd ed.). London, United Kingdom: E. & F.N. Spon.
• Hewison, R., Holden, J., & Jones, S. (2010). All together: A creative approach to organisational change. London, United Kingdom: Demos.
• Caust, J. (Ed.). (2012). Arts leadership: International case studies. Prahan, Australia: Tilde University Press.
• Chong, D. (2010). Arts management. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

^ Mandatory reference

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